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Legal Impact for Chickens · 11 hours ago

Humane Officer

California, United States

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$25/hr - $35/hr

Legal Impact for Chickens is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting farmed animals, particularly chickens. They are seeking a Humane Officer in California to investigate animal cruelty cases, educate the public, and work with law enforcement on animal care issues.

Law Practice

Hiring Manager

Alene Anello

Responsibilities

You will investigate violations of California laws related to the treatment of animals as a Level 2 Humane Officer

You will respond to calls from citizens and fellow law enforcement agencies relating to agricultural animal abuse and neglect, and educate the public on animal care

You’ll prepare and maintain reports, cases, and complaints, and appear in court

You will work with animal owners to improve their treatment of poultry and other animals

And you will advise LIC’s attorneys on animal care and law enforcement issues

You will fulfill all legal requirements for a humane officer, including continuing education

Since this is such a small organization, you’ll wear many hats

You may patrol a certain area looking for abused or neglected domestic animals

You may do factual research online or by watching video footage

You may receive and investigate a complaint from the public regarding animal cruelty

You may collect evidence, photograph a crime scene, and appear in court as a witness

Or you may give a public talk or write a blog post on the humane treatment of animals in agriculture

Qualification

Law enforcement experienceAnimal cruelty lawsInvestigative proceduresBasic farmed animal careEffective communicationPassion for helping animalsMaturityJudgmentPhysical ability to restrain animalsAgricultural experienceWork under pressure

Required

Law enforcement experience. (Humane officer experience preferred.)

Passion for helping farmed animals

Maturity and good judgment

Ability to work well under pressure

Valid California Driver's License

Effective oral and written communication, in English at a minimum. (Additional languages are a plus.)

Knowledge of investigative procedures; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; and citizens' Constitutional rights

Knowledge of California's animal cruelty laws

Knowledge of basic farmed animal care, and safe and humane animal handling

Ability to occasionally lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds

Physical ability to work with and restrain farmed animals

Willing and able to complete all training courses mandated by state law and LIC. (Includes courses described in Corporation Code section 14502 and Penal Code section 832. Preference for applicants who have already completed the Humane Law Enforcement Academy or similar training.)

Obtain all necessary licenses and pass LIC fingerprint and background investigation

Satisfactorily complete a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) background check

Display kindness to our fellow humans, and be comfortable working with members of the public who may be hostile